CVE-2021-22988
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 10.44%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22988 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. On BIG-IP versions 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, 12.1.x before 12.1.5.3, and 11.6.x before 11.6.5.3, TMUI, also referred to as the Configuration utility, has an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability in undisclosed pages. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.. EPSS estimates a 10.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On BIG-IP versions 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, 12.1.x before 12.1.5.3, and 11.6.x before 11.6.5.3, TMUI, also referred to as the Configuration utility, has an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability in undisclosed pages. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
Showing 50 of 84 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K70031188Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K70031188Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22988?
On BIG-IP versions 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, 12.1.x before 12.1.5.3, and 11.6.x before 11.6.5.3, TMUI, also referred to as the Configuration utility, has an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability in undisclosed pages. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2021-22988?
CVE-2021-22988 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22988?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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